Test Code TP Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Biuret
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and
send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request
form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin
down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
0-6 days: 4.5-7.5 g/dL
7 days-2 years: 4.8-7.8 g/dL
3-12 years: 5.5-8.0 g/dL
>12 years: 6.3-8.3 g/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84155